Articles by Jacques Drappier

EATS 2021, The Opening View

Rebuilding the Airline Training Community

November 2, 2021

Happy faces and lots of important discussions about the future of aviation training, Halldale CEO Andy Smith and EATS Conference Chair Capt. Jacques Drappier discuss what they saw on the opening morning of EATS 2021.

CAT Leader Forum - EBT Workshop Report

June 24, 2021

Jacques Drappier

A select group of stakeholders explored the use of EBT and why, after 10 years, we are still discussing implementation issues with only a minority of airlines worldwide using this methodology. Capt. Jacques Drappier provides a report on the findings of the group discussion at the third CAT Leader Forum Workshop.

CAT Leader Forum - XR Emergence Workshop Report PREMIUM

CAT Leaders Forum

May 25, 2021

Jacques Drappier

A select group of stakeholders explored the impact of emerging VR/AR/MR/XR immersive technologies on commercial pilot training at the second CAT Leader Forum Workshop. Capt. Jacques Drappier provides a report on the findings of the group discussion.

EBT Webinar Panel Revealed

CAT Leader Forum

May 17, 2021

Jacques Drappier

We have pulled together an impressive panel of industry experts to talk through EBT/CBTA and take your questions for the third installment of our CAT Leader Forum webinar series. Be sure to sign up for the May 27th discussion.

PACE XR Training Solution Optimized for Unity

Sign Up for CAT's Latest XR Emergence Webinar

CAT Leader Forum

April 20, 2021

Jacques Drappier

Join our expert panel on April 29 as they discuss the advancement of emerging technologies in the virtual and mixed reality media space and new training possibilities in the second webinar of our CAT Leader Forum series.

CAT Leader Forum Skills Decay - Workshop Report PREMIUM

April 8, 2021

Jacques Drappier

A select group of stakeholders explored pilot skill decay at the first CAT Leader Forum Workshop. Capt. Jacques Drappier provides a report on the findings of the group discussion.

WATCH - Pilot Skills Decay Webinar PREMIUM

CAT Leader Forum

April 7, 2021

Jacques Drappier

Watch our expert panel of Capt. Tanja Harter, European Cockpit Association, Capt. Martin Mahoney, Emirates, Capt. Carl Haslem, Resilient Pilot and Capt. Helen Heenan, KURA Human Factors discuss the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on pilot skills. Webinar hosted by Capt. Jacques Drappier.

Pilot Skills Decay Webinar

CAT Leader Forum

April 1, 2021

Jacques Drappier

We kicked off our new CAT Leader Forum series with a webinar discussion about pilot skills decay. With endorsement from Resilient Pilot, our expert panel offered valuable insight, and a combined, evidence-based view of the impact of Covid-19 on Pilot Skill Fade.

Airline Heads of Training Debate ‘Hot’ Topics

March 1, 2021

Jacques Drappier

In collaboration with EASA, Halldale Group recently hosted a Heads of Training (HoT) interactive online workshop with about 40 leaders from airlines, aviation training organisations, and academia. EATS Chair Capt. Jacques Drappier provides a summary of the workshop’s highlights.

Use Of FFS, FTD And Other New Technology Webinar

#RestartingTheEngines

September 2, 2020

Jacques Drappier

Watch the latest episode in our Restarting The Engines series with Capt Jacques Drappier, Capt. Philip Adrian and Mark Dransfield FRAeS discussing the use of FFS, FTD and other new technologies.

Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

On behalf of everyone at the Halldale Group, we are deeply saddened by the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the royal family at this time.

Captain Jacques Drappier Invites You To EATS 2022

What is happening at Europe's Number One Civil Aviation Training event? EATS 2022 Conference Chair Captain Jacques Drappier gives a brief rundown on what to expect in Berlin.

Aircrew Performance Coaching - Allowing Pilots to Teach Themselves

Jason Davenhill is probably one of the few people to have taught at every level in the military, all three armed services, and civilians on fixed wing and helicopters. The executive, performance coach, coaching supervisor and Human Givens psychotherapist will be a speaker at EATS 2022 where he will discuss the idea that pilots can teach themselves.